Publishers of information and news need to make sure that it reaches and meets the needs and wants of readers. Publishing online enables the precise measurement of information and news sent out: who it reaches, how it is reached, and how it is received by the reader. Social media has added many new dimensions to how information is produced, distributed and received. The key … [Read more...]
Casual dining and coffee shops face positive 2014
Foodservice specialist Horizons predicts that the market will start to see real growth during 2014. However, it will be slow in coming and restricted to particular sectors of the business with casual dining outlets and coffee shops likely to be the main winners as consumers slowly start to regain confidence and increase their spending on eating out. Turning point for the … [Read more...]
Ales By Mail appeals to trade over stolen BrewDog beer
Pubs, bars, off-licences and even restaurants are being urged to report anyone trying to sell black market BrewDog beer, after the theft of 16,000 bottles from Essex retailer Ales By Mail. A reward is on offer for information leading to the recovery of the beer and arrest of the thieves. The stolen beer has a retail value of around £40,000, and includes prototype BrewDog beers … [Read more...]
Young’s Seafood announces first Fish & Chip Shop
In an interesting meeting of a retail brand with the high street, Young’s Seafood Limited has announced a joint venture with chip shop supremos, The Petrou Brothers whose current shop in Cambridge becomes the first Young’s branded fish & chip in the country, opening at the end of January 2014. It will be the first time that Young’s Seafood has had a branded high street … [Read more...]
Top 5 Free Things a Hotelier, Publican or Restaurateur should do on Yelp
As the world of online reviews continues to grow, business owners simply cannot afford to ignore the conversations that are happening about them online. H & C News therefore welcomes this guest article by Rosie Akenhead, Manager of Local Business Outreach @ Yelp, outlining how Yelp can help hospitality managers in 2014. 117 million unique users; 47 million reviews We … [Read more...]